Why do Volvo cars constantly have their lights on even during the daytime?

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I’ve always found this to be a little weird and offputting especially if a Volvo is driving behind me!

Lester
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    10 Responses to “Why do Volvo cars constantly have their lights on even during the daytime?”

    1. mandy j Says:
      March 6th, 2008 at 7:24 am

      maybe they have those light sensitive ones,where it can tell if its dark or overcast the lights come on!volvo are the safest built cars in the world

    2. illuslonop Says:
      March 9th, 2008 at 5:33 am

      volvo started the trend to increase safety during the daytime

    3. doslion Says:
      March 12th, 2008 at 5:19 pm

      there like that by GM safety

    4. attila Says:
      March 12th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

      drive lights a lot of cars have specific ‘daytime’ or drive lights but volvos use the same.. mine does too and i drive a chevy malibu.. it annoys me and im driving the thing!! haha

    5. a kinder, gentler me Says:
      March 14th, 2008 at 3:27 am

      Safety…it makes the vehicle more noticeable. It’s not just Volvos either.

    6. king_davis13 Says:
      March 16th, 2008 at 11:21 pm

      they are called daytime running lights and it is for safety. thats why motorcycles have their lights on all the time

    7. andyl2004uk1 Says:
      March 17th, 2008 at 11:29 am

      in Sweden it is the law. All cars must keep their lights on at all times

    8. citydancing77 Says:
      March 18th, 2008 at 4:23 pm

      Volvo’s aren’t the only ones. Many cars are manufactured this way for safety reasons. Statistically, they’re involved in less accidents.

    9. tadj Says:
      March 18th, 2008 at 11:23 pm

      It is a Swedish thing they are very strict on road safety. I used to drive Saab’s they had daylights too. I think daylights are a tremendous idea and I am very surprised that they have not been made compulsory in all countries.

    10. Bram_the_man Says:
      March 20th, 2008 at 11:40 am

      Not al volvo’s have this though, on most volvo’s there is a way to disable it (a small switch somewhere)